High Island, Texas - April 2008

Jays & Blackbirds

Blue Jay's were common and vocal at Boy Scout Wood but less so at Smith Oaks.

Grackles were virtually everywhere and almost overlooked from a photographic point. This one, a Great-tailed Grackle was along Tuna Road. If looking fierce is a grackle requirement then this one has got it down to an art.

This Yellow-headed Blackbird was a last day treat. Favoring the small cattle paddock near the entrance to Hooks Wood heat haze played a part in the difficulty in getting any really decent shots of it, though this pic is not to shabby.

Red-winged Blackbirds were common throughout, often in small to large flocks and could be found at most open habitat areas.